Schneider A. Schneider | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

The most powerful men in America, the women behind them, the men a heartbeat away from becoming the commander-in-chief, and the men and women appointed to the highest judicial position by our nation's presidents - these are the leaders who have helped shape the political landscape of our great democracy. Suitable for exploratory research or for casual reading, the "American Political Biographies" set provides readers with in-depth biographical sketches of America's greatest political figures, their rise to power, and their unique contributions to our history. From first lady 'firsts' to unsuccessful vice-presidential candidates, unusual presidential facts to important Supreme Court cases, "American Political Biographies" provides fascinating and informative appendixes that will enlighten and inform both researchers and interested readers.